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Are We Addicted to the Latest and Greatest?

2 Comments / June 18, 2012

 

The raging competition of who can build the biggest and best roller coasters is focusing its attention on Hersheypark this year. This past winter they built SkyRush, their tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster with one-of-a-kind winged outer seats (per their website description).   A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to give SkyRush a try.  I do like a good roller coaster and SkyRush was a thrill, although, personally, The Great Bear is still my favorite coaster in the park.

Right near the SkyRush sits the Super Dooper Looper.  This was the latest and greatest coaster when I was a kid.  It was introduced in 1977 with the promise to actually take you upside down!  35 years later, the Super Dooper Looper feels like almost a kiddie ride.  It is truly amazing how far along America has come in building roller coasters.

There is something in our human nature that demands something newer.  Something better.  Something greater.  We get bored with the same old thing.  This human tendency seems to have especially dug its roots deep into American soil, where we insatiably search for bigger and better.  Whether we are referring to roller coasters, the latest technology, or cars, contentment is hard to find these days.  Even if we are happy with what we have, we believe there must be something better if we can only find it…or afford it.

And I would venture to say that this same mindset has subtly crept its way into many of our churches, as well.  Pushing the edge isn’t just something for amusement parks, anymore.  Many modern churches have joined the Bigger and Better movement and are trying things like adding heavy metal or rock music, dances, and sermons based on secular (ungodly) movies to their worship services.  And why?  To be the church that is doing something new, something great, something awesome, so that they can attract a world that is looking for something newer, greater, and awesomer (yeah, I know it’s not a word).

But should this be where our attention is focused as believers?  Does God need us to be like the world in order to win the world?  If we take a step back in history we will see that the answer to that is NO.  Whether we go the whole way back to Rome or we step back just a few hundred years into American History, we will see that great revivals and growth of the true church took place because Christians chose to be different than the world…not like them.  Preachers preached a message that wasn’t comfortable, appealing, or fun and yet God worked!  He drew thousands to himself using men and women who were willing to stand up, turn their backs on the world, and be different.

It seems we may have forgotten that it is the Holy Spirit Who does the work of saving…not secular rock songs, gimmicky pastors, or worldly methods.  It is God who draws people to himself (John 6:44).   The trend of adding pop culture  to worship is certainly leading to church buildings filled with people.  But are they people who truly understand what being a Christian really means?   Are they people who will turn away from the world and their own selfish desires to follow Jesus?   I can’t answer for individuals, of course.  But I know what I see in the church as a whole and I can’t help but wonder if  the addiction to the latest and greatest isn’t hindering the Kingdom of God instead of helping it?

Are You Sure About That?

3 Comments / May 17, 2016

The headlines read “26 Years Later, Haven’t Lost Anyone”. The article went on to give the lawn company’s philosophy and why they never – yes, it said NEVER – have lost a customer. Having owned a lawn company for 25 years, my husband first recognized the impossibility of this statement. And then he started laughing as he realized that he was actually bidding some work for one of their unhappy customers. The credibility of that company and of the newspaper that ran the article was thrown into question after reading what we knew, firsthand, to be an outright lie.

Around this same time, our daughter was in a car accident with another driver, a young girl. There were not any witnesses of the incident and the young girl proceeded to lie about what had occurred. Our auto insurance is headed to battle over it, as the dents in the cars tell the true story and they believe they will be able to prove it was not our daughter’s fault.

We also had two incidents with buying mowers recently. In one, a verbal agreement was made and we were on our way to pick it up (a drive of several hours) when we were called and told that he had sold the mower to someone who had offered to pay him more. In the other case, we traveled to Philadelphia to pick one up, being told it was in mint condition, only to hear a tap in the motor.

So, what do all of these stories have in common? Integrity.

No longer do people feel it necessary to be truthful in advertising…to keep their word…to be honest in their interactions with others.  Instead they do whatever is to their own advantage, with no concern for the truth.

The lack of concern about the truth in this culture is truly frightening. But the lie that there are no moral absolutes has seeped its way into the culture so thoroughly, that now we are reaping the consequences. And they will be heavy consequences. You could see it happening twenty years ago. I remember a song in the 80s talking about this change in teaching absolute truth to our public school students. You could see it happening when TV sitcoms would (and still do) glorify and make light of someone telling a lie to get something they wanted. You could also see it coming, when parents started to set examples of lying on their taxes and being dishonest about sick days and why they couldn’t come to the phone. Another big red flag was when a person’s “happiness” became the ultimate goal for life.  You see, these things set the stage for a generation that has no respect for the truth, unless it is to their advantage.

So, as a Christian (and, hopefully, as one who practices telling the truth), what are we to do? Well, first and foremost, of course, is that we stand out in this culture by being honorable and trustworthy. We should tell the truth, no matter what the outcome (Proverbs 14:5). We also need to be unwavering and to set a godly example as we teach our children the importance of honesty and integrity.

Another important thing we need to do in this day and age is to listen to everything with the proverbial grain of salt .  Whether it is in the newspaper, on the TV news or on a reality show, or even hearing a story about someone else’s tragic circumstances from a friend, we shouldn’t be so quick to believe what we hear.  So many are the agendas and slants given to stories, that we need to be really careful in what we believe.

As I write on this topic, I find myself filled with sadness at the state of this culture. I could see it coming and now I realize that we are here.  I also know the inevitable outcome of a country that holds no respect for the truth. But, alas, here we are. And so it is our duty and responsibility to live the Christian life with integrity in a culture that holds no esteem for the truth.

 

 

Hunger Games Mania

33 Comments / March 26, 2012

Can someone please explain to me the Hunger Games Craze?  Why are Christians flocking to this movie in droves?  I am so confused by this.

Over the weekend I was discussing this with a group of ladies and as we discussed the plot, certain things came up.  Words like dark and depressing and suicide.  A plot of children trying to kill each other or be killed.  A sinister town with an evil game.

As we watch children try to kill each other, how do we decide who is the good guy?  If they are the killer and the victim, how do we know who to root for?  Suddenly, the protagonist is the antagonist, too. We know who to root for because the author tells us.  But why?  Why is that character so much better than the others?  Don’t you think the others have the same thoughts and fears and questions?   Aren’t they in the same predicament?

So, does the theme of sacrificial love that is also part of the plot make up for all of this darkness?  I would really like to hear from you why it should?  What am I missing by not seeing this film?  There are so many beautiful stories filled with sacrificial love.  Do we really need to fill our mind with the likes of Hunger Games to enjoy that theme?

I know I am stepping on a ton of toes here.  This movie has been all over Facebook and I know many of you will vehemently disagree with me. Please tell me why?  Tell me why you think a Christian should see this?  I really want to know.

When something is popular in the world, it usually means danger.  At the very least, we need to keep our eyes open to the media around us and the messages they are pumping into our heads.  Did you know that after Harry Potter’s popularity, interest in the occult rose incredibly?  They are not just books and movies.  These things are tools that shape our culture.

As believers, we need to live above the status quo.  We can never let our guard down or take off our armor.  We are soldiers in a spiritual battle.  Discernment isn’t an option, it is a command.

Aggressive Goodness in a Pagan Culture

Leave a Comment / June 7, 2015

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Many of us have found ourselves absolutely disgusted by what is going on in the culture around us. Things that the Bible clearly calls sin have crept in from the world’s back alleys and dark corners and have come out into the bright daylight with the full approval of the masses.

What is a Christian supposed to do? Can we change a country by making laws to stop sin? What should a Christian’s involvement in the political process be? While I am not here to give a definitive opinion of that question, I do have a few thoughts about it.

First, I would like to suggest that we remember that this world is not our home. We are aliens traveling in a foreign land. That being the case, things around us are not going to generally feel comfortable for us (Hebrews 11:13-16). We are going to be mocked and scorned and persecuted (Matthew 5:11; John 15:20; 1 Corinthians 4:12). When this is talked about in scripture, it is not an “if” but a “will be”.  We will be persecuted. If we are trying to make our culture resemble heaven we are not in clear understanding of our place here in this world.

Second, many of us have forgotten just what is important in this fight for our culture. As believers, what are we fighting for? Clearly in scripture, our battle is for the souls of the lost. We are to love them, reach out to them with the Truth of God’s Word, and to spread the wonderful, glorious news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Sometimes we lose our focus and instead become entangled in a battle for the culture. I have news for you: that battle is already lost. That battle was lost the instant Adam sinned. We will never win the culture for Christ. But souls? Yes! Praise God that is a different thing altogether! God is still saving souls and changing lives all across this world in wonderful, miraculous ways! And sometimes He uses those souls to bring about some positive change in a culture. But that should never be our ultimate goal. Let’s remember that sharing the Gospel with lost souls and bringing God glory are our ultimate goals as believers.

And, third, by the methods we use to fight cultural battles, we often turn our mission field into our enemies. Think about how tragic that is for a moment. We have a whole world in front of us that needs to know Christ and because we are so caught up in the law-making and the politics, we turn those who need Him most into our enemies. Instead of insults and accusations thrown at those who blindly stand in opposition to God, our hearts should be filled with compassion at their lost and blinded state. We need to stand for what is right, but always with great love and mercy. It is only by doing this that we will make any difference for the cause of Christ.

No matter where we find ourselves in the battle for the culture, let’s practice aggressive goodness and compassion. Let’s fight with integrity, with genuine love for lost souls, and with kindness. And let’s never lose sight of our ultimate goal as believers: to give God glory and to share our message of hope with the world.

Most of these thoughts come from Part 1 of a series by John MacArthur entitled “The Christian’s Duty in a Pagan Society”.  If this topic is of interest to you, I would highly recommend listening to it.  Here is the link:

http://www.gty.org/resources/sermons/56-23/the-christians-responsibility-in-a-pagan-society-part-1

Sympathy isn’t a Substitution for Service

2 Comments / March 1, 2012

This quote caught my eye yesterday.  Sympathy isn’t a substitution for service.  All around us, every single day, we hear of horrifying circumstances in which people find themselves.  Oftentimes, they occur in other countries  but on occasion, they happen to our neighbors.  Sometimes, there is literally nothing we can do but pray, and other times we know the person well, but just don’t know what to do.  And so we do nothing but feel sympathy for the situation.  And then we forget and our thoughts turn back to our own little worlds.  But wait!  Is this what God has called us to?  Is this how we are to respond to those who are suffering through trials and tragedies around us?

I know when I read that quote, I immediately was ashamed.  Natural catastrophes have horrified me.  I have been brought to tears over the heartbreak others are enduring because of illness, death, and accidents.  And, yet, in reading that quote, I realized that was not enough.  Feeling sad for someone accomplishes absolutely nothing.

Most of us do not have the funds or the connections to hop on a plane and help with disaster relief in a foreign country.  But there are some ways we can serve others in need– right here and right now:

14 Practical Ways to Serve Others

1.  Tell someone who is going through a trial that you will pray for them and then remember to actually do it!

2.  Sponsor a child in a foreign country.

3.  Prepare a meal or buy a gift card from a restaurant for a struggling mom.

4.  Offer to run an errand or drive to an appointment for someone without transportation.

5.  Take a homemade goodie or flowers to someone who is facing a rough time.

6.  Use Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to let someone know you have been thinking of them.

7.  Ask someone about their trial (instead of ignoring it) and truly listen to them if they want to talk.

8.  Write an encouraging hand-written note and send it the old-fashioned way.

9.  Support, E-mail, or otherwise encourage a Missionary.

10. Find a lonely, elderly person who doesn’t have family and visit them regularly.

11. Offer to babysit the children of a young couple who are struggling financially and do not have family living close by to help out.

12. Learn the specific places (towns and villages) and perhaps even some names of people where horrendous tragedy has struck, so we can pray intelligently for the situations for which we truly cannot offer any physical help.

13.  Recruit the whole family to collect money sacrificially and then give the funds to a trustworthy organization who is doing some real good in places we don’t have access to.

14.  Use the internet to find out practical ways you can help, such as collecting clothing, blankets, or shoes.

This is just a short list of possible ways to serve.  I would love to hear your ideas!  I hope this encourages all of us to think outside of our own little world today.  Just imagine what would happen if each one of us did just a couple of things on this list.  Together we could, as the true church of Jesus Christ, make a real difference.

Matthew 25: 37-40 “Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? 38 When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clotheYou? 39 Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ 40 And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’

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Leave a Comment / June 13, 2011

I just wanted to let my readers know that I am in Haiti for the week. I will be back again next Monday, probably with lots of stories to tell! Have a good week!

Tortured for Christ

Leave a Comment / March 28, 2011

**A group of armed Muslims opened fire on Christians at an open-air prayer meeting in Pakistan this week, killing two men.

**Anti-Christian violence has increased in northern Nigeria since January of this year, when 200 armed Fulani youths attacked churches and Christian homes. Sectarian violence between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria began in 2001 with a large-scale riot in the city of Kaduna.

**In Uzbekistan, six Christians leading a service at a nursing home on March 13 were detained by police and charged with resisting police orders and violating procedures for conducting a meeting.

**The battle over Bibles continues in Malaysia. In January 2011, port authorities confiscated 30,000 Bibles that a branch of Gideons International had ordered.

This is a sampling of some of the news stories regarding persecution against Christians going on right now.  I read another story this morning of an Egyptian Christian persecuted for helping Muslims who have converted to Christianity by hanging him upside down naked and beating him severely.

This is not hundreds of years ago.  This is right now.  In this world we live in.  Sometimes I feel we are so sheltered in our little American world.  Sure, we take some slander or we may even take some damage to our reputation if we stand for Christ.  There is a cost.  But the cost is minimal, if you think about many other parts of the world.

Thinking on this leads me down several different trails-

First, is my faith sure and certain, so that I will stand strong, if (some would say “when”)  that day comes?

Second, am I praying for my Christians brothers and sisters who are being tortured for Christ?  They are part of our heavenly family.  They need our prayers!

Third, am I living with a grateful heart for the freedoms I have?  For the freedom from hunger?  For the freedom to worship in church without interruption from the government?  For the freedom to own a Bible?

And fourth, I can’t help but think that many of the things that upset all of us…people things…circumstance things…job things…just wouldn’t be as big of an issue if we knew we might lose our life the next day.  Perspective is such a big deal, isn’t it??  What am I upset or disturbed about that would really matter if I may be imprisoned tomorrow for my faith?  What argument or debate (and there are some, but not as many as we think)  is worth destroying a relationship with a fellow brother, if we both may be killed tomorrow?

We are free.  And these questions do not haunt us the way they haunt our fellow believers.  And I thank God for that.  Let’s live with grateful hearts.  Let’s make sure it is God’s opinions directly from His Word that we take a stand for…not our own.  And let’s pray that God would give us a godly perspective on the trials and problems we face.

The above examples are from website persecution.com.  They also have a sister website, prisoneralert.com, which focuses on Christians who are imprisoned for their faith.  Both are a great place to go if you would like to read more about this topic.

 


Achy Breaky Heart

2 Comments / February 24, 2015

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I just finished reading GQ’s article on Billy Ray Cyrus. Not because I love country music. And I can take or leave the Hannah Montana TV show. But our family loved (and still loves) the show Doc, which Billy Ray starred in in the early 2000’s. I was curious to see what he had to say.

I found the whole interview heart-breaking. Truly heart-breaking. Here was a man with lots of talent who had made a lot of wrong choices. But I think the following quote on parenting is probably one that can teach all of us something:

“How many interviews did I give and say, ‘You know what’s important between me and Miley is I try to be a friend to my kids’? I said it a lot. And sometimes I would even read other parents might say, ‘You don’t need to be a friend, you need to be a parent.’ Well, I’m the first guy to say to them right now: You were right. I should have been a better parent. I should have said, ‘Enough is enough–it’s getting dangerous and somebody’s going to get hurt.’ I should have, but I didn’t. Honestly, I didn’t know the ball was out of bounds until it was way up in the stands somewhere.”

If you are the parent of any teenagers, I would imagine you have struggled with this issue. To be a cool friend or to be the irritating parent. Because it is really difficult to be both. There is this innate sense of wanting our kids to like us. And, yet, ironically, the more we cater to that desire, the less our kids do like us.

Instead of a rock in the storm, we become someone who shifts our position with every slight change in the wind. Do we do this because we truly think it is okay? No, most of the time, we will bend our position because we don’t want them to be mad at us. We feel like giving them an answer they don’t like will cause them to not like us.

I have found myself in this position many a time. And I have chosen both ways. I can honestly admit to the following–

When I have gone against my better judgment and allowed something that I knew I shouldn’t allow, I have always been sorry. Sometimes it is just for a moment and sometimes that little thing I allowed turns into a bigger problem. But, in contrast, when I have stood up for what’s right and not allowed something that they truly wanted with all of their heart, I have always felt great. And if you believe that, let me tell you another story! Actually, that doesn’t always feel so good. Sometimes I feel like I absolutely did the right thing. But many times I second-guess myself.  Occasionally, I even change my mind. And, sometimes, I should change my mind.

And that’s where the friend part comes in.  We need to listen to our teenagers. Listen to their side of the story. Listen to why they want to do what they want to do. And then let’s take them to God’s Word.  Often, we would still stand by our decision as parents. But that was often after lots of discussion.  Teenagers need reasons. And, as they get older and mature spiritually, gradually put some of the final decisions in their hands. That way they may make mistakes on the little things and hopefully be preparing for bigger decisions.

If I can do anything before my kids leave this house, it will be to instill in them accountability to GOD.   If they think they need to please me, then they will do what they want when they leave. But if they realize that God is always with them and they are living to please Him, rather than to live by some man-made set of rules, then one of my main goals as a parent will have been accomplished.

As the decision-making becomes more my kids’ responsibility and less of mine, the friendship grows.  See, the friendship comes later. Trying to be friends with your 13 year old is a big mistake. But hang on a few years. If you hold your ground with your 13 year old, your 20 year old will be more of a friend. I can only imagine that the friendship continues to grow as they grow into an adult, and then perhaps even a  deeper friendship as they become parents themselves.

Thankfully, whatever happens and wherever we find ourselves right now, God is gracious and loving and can work beyond our mistakes. So, just keep praying for your kids and trying to find that balance.  And don’t get tired!  Make sure your teenagers know that you are there for them and that you will keep God’s standards in your family, no matter what is going on in their friends’ houses!

Joshua 24:15

Note (2/24/15) I wrote this almost exactly four years ago now. Since then, Miley Cyrus has went completely wild. I am truly saddened over that situation. How much worse her situation is now than it was even then. How her parents must mourn over her choices.

We, too, are at a very different place– one birdie has already spread her wings and flown away and two more are making their plans to fly this coming summer. Only one birdie will be left at home come September. Our kids are certainly not perfect and they make mistakes, but my husband and I have a good relationship with them and with each passing year, we do see a friendship that grows as they become adults. We, too, continue to make our share of  mistakes and certainly lay no claim on perfection. We would both say, however, that we have never regretted standing our ground and providing boundaries on entertainment choices, activities, and friendships. If anything, we feel like we left way too much of the world invade our home and would probably change some things if we could do it over.

And so let’s remember– strict boundaries without explanation are the cause of most rebellion. Permissive love without boundaries also leads to waywardness. Only boundaries placed with love is a winning combination when it comes to parenting. My prayer is that this will encourage you to stand strong in biblical conviction, but with so much grace and love. 

 

When is a baby actually a baby?

Leave a Comment / January 20, 2011

I don’t delve into politics much.  I have my opinions.  But I am not blogging about them.  Usually.  But I can’t help myself this morning.  Last night I caught a bit of the news.  A story came on in which the newscasters sounded just horrified as they discussed it.  The man reading the statement could hardly withhold his disgust.  Here is the gist of the story:

A “doctor” in Philadelphia had actually induced mothers with 6, 7, even 8 month old fetuses into labor, allowed the babies to be born, and then MURDERED them!

This IS horrible.   I feel sick inside when I hear of someone doing this.  Our minds can’t comprehend such evil.

But I was filled with such puzzlement.  Why is it so abhorrent when this tiny life is murdered outside the womb, but just a “late-term” abortion when it is inside the womb?  Why is the world appalled and shocked when the baby is delivered and then murdered…but not horrified when it is violently murdered inside it’s safe, warm environment?  I don’t get it.

It is quite a world that calls a living being a “human” when it is outside the womb, but a “non-human” when it is inside the womb.  It breaks my heart.  What have we come to in this country?  God have mercy on us.

 

Psalm 139: 13-16

For You formed my inward parts;
You covered me in my mother’s womb.
14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;[b]
Marvelous are Your works,
And that my soul knows very well.
15 My frame was not hidden from You,
When I was made in secret,
And skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed.
And in Your book they all were written,
The days fashioned for me,
When as yet there were none of them.

Death.

Leave a Comment / January 10, 2011

You probably heard that Tom Bosley (Happy Days), Dixie Carter (Designing Women), and Rue McLanahan (Golden Girls) died in 2010.  You may have even heard about Dennis Hopper (Speed, Hoosiers), Leslie Nielsen and Peter Graves (Airplane),  and Merlin Olsen (Little House on the Prairie). But did you know that the creator of “spaghettios”, Donald Goerke, died?  So did Miep Gies, the Dutch woman who protected Anne Frank.   Andy Irons, the three time world champion surfer, died at age 32.   Alexander McQueen, creative director of Gucci, died at age 40.   Sports greats Robin Roberts (Phillies), Sparky Anderson (Reds & Tigers), and Don Meredith (Cowboys) also passed away in 2010.    That is a short list from World magazine’s (January 1, 2011 issue) article entitled “Departures”.

You may say “So what?  What do I care?”  You may not be familiar with most of them.  (As I get older, I realize that I become more and more familiar with the names of those who have died).   But each of these people accomplished something of enough importance to be listed in World magazine.   For many, it was simply acting in a television show or movie.  For others, it was a political accomplishment.  There was also there the world’s oldest twitterer (a lady named Ivy Bean who died at the age of 104) and the scientist, Thomas Peebles, who isolated the measles virus, which led to the development of the vaccine.

And yet, many of us have never even heard of most of these people.  Most of the names I was familiar with were the names of actors.  The people who had accomplished something of value to this world were unknown to me.  And, so it is in this life.  Most things of value, while they might bring one a small amount of fame in certain circles, do not bring great notice to most of the world.  Do you know the names of the scientists working feverishly to develop a cure for cancer?  Are you familiar with the names of the people who invented the first computer…the dishwasher……the space shuttle…the internet?  Unless you are an avid reader or have great interest in any of these specific areas, you are probably unfamiliar with most of these people.

What about the people who accomplish great things for God?  Do we know who they are?  Sure, we have all heard of Martin Luther, David Livingstone, Hudson Taylor.  But what about the missionaries who reached out to the natives in Irian Jaya?  Or the natives in Peru?  Who started Voice of the Martyrs, the ministry that reaches out to imprisoned believers?  Who braved the Iron Curtain and smuggled Bibles to those who couldn’t get them?  Who is doing that currently in countries that have out-lawed God’s Word?  We don’t know, do we?

Ironically, as I was writing this, my husband told me about the attack on Gabrielle Giffords, congresswoman, and the 6 people who died in that attack.  Jan 8, 2011.  Outside a grocery store in Tucson.  Part of that group was a 9 year old girl, the young granddaughter of Dallas Green, the old Philadelphia Phillies manager.

So…what is my point?  We are all going to die.   Most of us will die without doing anything of enough value to be mentioned in World magazine.  Most of us will not die in a tragic shooting that is broadcast around the world.  But we all will die.  We will all leave some kind of legacy.  It will probably not be a legacy that brings on accolades of men.  It will probably not be a legacy that will cause someone to write an article about you in Wikipedia.  But we will all leave a legacy.  What will be your legacy?  What will be my legacy?

I want my legacy to be that of a godly woman who lived with honesty, kindness, and integrity.  Someone that her children could model themselves after.  Someone who was a blessing to her church family, her extended family, her friends, and her community.  I want to be known as someone who embraced every opportunity to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.   Because, quite truthfully, the chances are slim to none that I will ever have a blog that is read by thousands of people.  Or that I will be a famous musician.  I will never have the platform to talk to millions via television about Jesus.

But I do have opportunities every day to be a blessing to those around me.  I have opportunities every day to share with others about Jesus.  What are we doing with our lives that is of eternal value?  What are we doing to make life better for those around us?  What will be our legacy?

I will leave you with the following hymn:

Verse 1
You may build great cathedrals large or small,
you can build skyscrapers grand and tall,
you may conquer all the failures of the past,
but only what you do for Christ will last.

Chorus
Remember only what You do for Christ will last.
Remember only what you do for Christ will last,
only what you do for Him will be counted at the end;
only what you do for Christ will last.

Verse 2
You may seek earthly power and fame,
the world might be impressed by your great name,
soon the glories of this life will all be past,
but only what you do for Christ will last.

Verse 3
Though your armies may control each hemisphere,
and your orbits out in space cause men to cheer,
your scientific knowledge may be vast,
but only what you do for Christ will last.

Verse 4
Though your song and prayers are heard and praised by man,
they’ve no meaning unless you’ve been born again,
sinner, heed these words, don’t let this harvest pass,
for only what you do for Christ will last.

 

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